UA professional achievement can turn into the sweetest declaration of love of the year. In Los Angeles, Javier Bardem has sent yet another message of love to Penélope Cruz and her children at the Footprints in Cement ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. The Oscar winner is the first Spanish actor to receive this prestigious award on the famous square, but he chose to put personal glory aside to publicly celebrate his family with words of rare sensitivity.
Javier Bardem, the moving lesson of mother Pilar
On the red carpet the star showed off his usual irony and has Even the tip of his nose was printed in the fresh cement. Soon after, emotion took over when he wanted to honor his family’s artistic legacy. The actor dedicated a touching thought to his mother Pilar, a well-known actress who passed away in 2021who guided every one of his human and professional choices. On stage he recalled one of his greatest lessons: “Never marry success or failure, because both are lies.” An invitation to humility that Bardem still cherishes today together with the duty to always give a voice to those who are not listened to.
Javier Bardem leaves his footprints in front of the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. EPA/NINA PROMMER
The dedication of love to Penélope Cruz and her children Leo and Luna
Supporting the actor in the audience were his children Leo and Luna, aged 15 and 12, who followed the event with pride at a discreet distance from the spotlight. His wife Penélope Cruz was unable to attend the ceremony due to promotional commitments in London, but she was the real star of the day.
The star’s words explain why anyone would want a partner so devoted to the family. Bardem in fact pronounced a declaration of total love from the podium: «Speaking of love, I want to thank my partner, friend, wife and amazing mother, Penélope, and our two beloved miracles, Leo and Luna. Thank you for your support in allowing me to pursue my artistic passion and for your patience in putting up with me. I adore you.”
The unbreakable bond between Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz
This authentic and spontaneous romance is nothing new for the splendid Spanish couple. Javier Bardem has always put affection above any script or film award.
Fans’ memory goes back to September 2024, when on the stage of the San Sebastian Festival the actor made his wife cry with joy in the audience with an equally intense dedication. On that occasion he defined her as “the woman I love, respect and admire every single day”. A man from another era who, on a day of celebration, preferred to make the people who fill his life shine.
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